Person reflected multiple times in mirrors at Museum of Illusions Dubai.
Person interacting with colorful light shadows at Museum of Illusions Dubai.
Visitor interacting with mirror illusion at Museum of Illusions Dubai.
Person enjoying the Vortex Tunnel at Museum of Illusions Dubai.
Couple viewing Head on a Platter exhibit at Museum of Illusions, Dubai.
Visitors experiencing optical illusions with mirrors and cards at Museum of Illusions Dubai.
Visitors interacting with colorful light shadows at Museum of Illusions Dubai.

Museum of Illusions Dubai Tickets

Dubai
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Enter a realm of deception with your friends and family and experience the mind-boggling phenomenon of optical illusion at Dubai's Museum of illusions. With skip-the-line access, bypass long queues and enjoy an intriguing visual, sensory and educational adventure.

Question your senses, as the various illusions confuse your sense of balance, sight, and hearing, making you see and feel things that you thought were impossible!

Understand about vision and perception as you see numerous interactive and attractive exhibits created for the very purpose of confusing the mind!

Use your gifted cognitive abilities through numerous perplexing puzzles and games.

Fun Fact: With over 60 different exhibits, this museum is home to the largest collection of optical illusions and immersive installations in the world.

Entry to Museum of Illusions Dubai

Person reflected multiple times in mirrors at Museum of Illusions Dubai.

Person reflected multiple times in mirrors at Museum of Illusions Dubai.

As soon as you enter the Museum of Illusions, get ready to experience the mind-boggling phenomenon of optical illusion. Optical illusions and holographs abound in the museum, and nothing is as simple as it looks at first glance. In the Infinity Room, you will dozens of images of yourself, courtesy of numerous full height mirrors present in the room. True to its name, you will feel as if you are standing in the middle of an unending space. In the Ames room, you can see how walking back or forth can make a person grow or shrink in size. The Tilted Room, although quite normal-looking from the outside, will prove to be impossible to stand upright. It is also known as the Antigravity Room, you will soon find out why! The Vortex tunnel with its lighting and illusions will make you dizzy and almost impossible for you to take a step forward! In the Chair Illusion room, you will understand how much the perceived size of an object is influenced by its surroundings. Several other interesting rooms and exhibits are present, and will surely leave you in awe!

If you aren’t the type to get excited over illusions and tricks, then the Dilemma Games are guaranteed to keep you busy. Numerous perplexing puzzles and games are present, and you can put your cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills to the test. If any particular game catches your eye, you can buy it at the museum shop and continue solving it at home.

Person interacting with colorful light shadows at Museum of Illusions Dubai.

Person interacting with colorful light shadows at Museum of Illusions Dubai.

Visitor interacting with mirror illusion at Museum of Illusions Dubai.

Visitor interacting with mirror illusion at Museum of Illusions Dubai.

Person enjoying the Vortex Tunnel at Museum of Illusions Dubai.

Person enjoying the Vortex Tunnel at Museum of Illusions Dubai.

What's not allowed

  • Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museum.

  • Jumping up and down or climbing on the handrail or running in the Vortex Tunnel is not permitted.

Accessibility

  • The building and grounds, including parking, are wheelchair/stroller accessible, except for 3 exhibits (Vortex Tunnel, Ames Room, and Anti Gravity Room).

  • Tilted Room is not recommended for people with balance problems and epilepsy.

Couple viewing Head on a Platter exhibit at Museum of Illusions, Dubai.

Couple viewing Head on a Platter exhibit at Museum of Illusions, Dubai.

Visitors experiencing optical illusions with mirrors and cards at Museum of Illusions Dubai.

Visitors experiencing optical illusions with mirrors and cards at Museum of Illusions Dubai.

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Operating hours

Museum of Illusions Dubai

Monday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
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FAQs

Once inside, you'll encounter a variety of optical illusions and holographs that challenge your senses. Highlights include the Infinity Room with its countless images of yourself in full-height mirrors, the Ames room where people appear to grow or shrink as they move back and forth, and the Tilted Room which makes standing upright seem impossible.
Your ticket grants you entry to the museum. It's important to note that personal expenses are not covered by this ticket, so plan accordingly.
The Infinity Room features numerous full-height mirrors that create dozens of images of yourself, giving you the sensation of being in an endless space.
While specific photography policies aren't detailed here, many museums have guidelines around flash usage and restricted areas due to exhibit sensitivity. It's best to check with museum staff upon arrival for any restrictions or rules regarding photographs.
These illusions are designed to challenge your understanding by confusing your sense of balance and sight. They make it possible for you to see things that seem impossible, thereby enhancing your appreciation of vision and perception.
The Tilted Room is advised against by those with balance problems or epilepsy due to its challenging nature which might affect their stability.
The building and grounds, including parking, are wheelchair/stroller accessible. However, there are exceptions: three exhibits—the Vortex Tunnel, Ames Room, and Anti Gravity Room—are not fully accessible.
Food and drinks are not allowed inside. Additionally, jumping up and down, climbing handrails, or running in the Vortex Tunnel is prohibited to ensure safety for all visitors.
The Museum of Illusions boasts over 60 different exhibits, making it home to the largest collection of optical illusions and immersive installations in the world.
You'll have the opportunity to question your senses through various illusions that confuse sight, hearing, and balance. The exhibits are designed to challenge perception with interactive games and puzzles that make you see things differently.
Visiting the Tilted Room is not recommended if you have balance problems or epilepsy due to its challenging nature.
In the Ames Room, you can observe how walking back and forth makes a person appear to grow or shrink in size due to its unique design.
Running in the Vortex Tunnel is not permitted; visitors are also advised against climbing on handrails within the museum.
Prepare to experience mind-boggling optical illusions and holographs that challenge your senses, including a room filled with mirrors creating endless reflections.
The museum boasts over 60 different optical illusion and immersive installation exhibits, making it home to one of the largest collections worldwide.
The building, grounds, and parking are accessible with a wheelchair/stroller, except for three exhibits: Vortex Tunnel, Ames Room, and Anti Gravity Room.
Through numerous interactive exhibits, visitors can explore how illusions affect their understanding of vision and perception by experiencing mind-confusing installations.
Food and drinks are not allowed inside the Museum of Illusions Dubai.
Your entry fee covers access to the museum but does not include any personal expenses you may incur during your visit.
You'll find numerous interactive puzzles and games that use your cognitive abilities while experiencing illusions designed to confuse your sense of balance, sight, and hearing.

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